Put your talents to work for Canadians - Recruitment of Policy Leaders

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Do you want to immerse yourself in important and exciting work that matters to Canadians? Are you passionate about making a difference to current Canadian policy files?

Each year, the Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program seeks talented and accomplished academics, scientists and professionals. The RPL program offers you a unique opportunity to launch directly into stimulating and diverse careers in the federal public service and to make a difference to the lives of Canadians.

Apply today to be a part of a dynamic public policy network and to access opportunities in a number of domains such as: gender equality, climate change, health care and much more.

Candidates may also be considered for other opportunities at various levels across the Government of Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

As part of the application process you will be asked to respond to pre-screening questions about the requirements listed below:

Education:
You must have obtained by December 31, 2018 from a recognized university, a Master's or a Doctoral degree in any discipline, or a law degree complemented by another undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Academic excellence or distinctions:
You must have obtained a record of academic excellence or a distinction.

This record of academic excellence or distinction must have been obtained through:
- Scholarships, such as: Trudeau, Rhodes, Fullbright, or Canada's three federal granting agencies (Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC); or
- Academic prizes or recognitions, such as: the Governor General's Academic Medal (Gold or Silver), merit awards, departmental or university awards or admission to internationally competitive academic programs; or
- Other academic distinction or achievement that demonstrate comparable levels of domestic or international academic excellence or achievement; or
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
You must have acquired relevant policy experience in at least one (1) of the following fields: economics, political, legal, social or scientific.

This policy experience must have been acquired through:
- Work experience; or
- Research, studies, presentations or publications; or
- Program or policy development or implementation; or
- Managerial experience with non-governmental organizations, voluntary organizations, government, businesses, consulting firms, think tanks or universities.

You must also have participated in activities in which you have either taken a leadership role, or demonstrated initiative, which brought about positive change in a community through:
- Voluntary service to a community (e.g. student government, voluntary or not-for-profit sector); or
- Personal accomplishment or initiative (e.g. high-level sporting or cultural achievement, founding a business or other organization); or
- Receipt of community recognition through awards, prizes or other public acknowledgement for non-academic, non-professional achievement or contribution.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Are you ready to help shape public policy responses to current challenges facing Canada? The RPL program assesses candidates on the following requirements:

- Knowledge of Canada's public policy environment, its challenges and priorities.

- Analytical thinking
- Values and Ethics
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

- Effective interpersonal relations
- Judgement
- Creativity
- Initiative/Leadership

For more information on the RPL program's essential qualifications and the timelines of the process, please visit the following link: http://bit.ly/RPLapply (copy-paste into your web browser).

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be directed to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.

Information on employment equity

Other information

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted through your GCJobs account. Please monitor your account regularly as all communications will be done through your GCJobs account or by e-mail only.

All information submitted by way of your application, including your answers to the questions, will be used to evaluate you. Therefore your résumé is not required at this stage of the process.

ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATION:
Give yourself the best chance to succeed!

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

To request an assessment accommodation or if you have questions please contact us as soon as possible at .

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/staffing-assessment-services-job-seekers-employees/understanding-duty-accommodate-assessment-process-federal-public-service.html#faq-aae (copy-paste into your web browser).

APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSENT:
Candidates who are deemed qualified following the full assessment via this process must consent to the distribution of their résumé and personal information (e.g. biography, proof of all the academic excellence examples or distinctions that were indicated in your application, proof of education and citizenship) to federal organizations that are seeking to hire RPL candidates. By submitting your application to the RPL program, you thereby consent to its distribution.

Employment tenures (indeterminate (permanent) or determinate (temporary)), language requirements and required security clearance levels may vary according to the position being staffed.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.